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SP53 OBK

2003 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

4,882 mi
Last recorded4,882 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2012
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 OBK
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2012 4,882 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 4,882 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 2,347 miles

all brake dics surfaces staring to corrode on all surfaces

Fail 14 Feb 2011 2,343 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

all brake dics surfaces staring to corrode on all surfaces

Pass 9 Feb 2010 71,932 miles

nearside front headlight has condensation inside it

oil leak at gearbox area

Fail 8 Feb 2010 71,931 miles

Front Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

nearside front headlight has condensation inside it

oil leak at gearbox area

Pass 11 Feb 2009 54,907 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Feb 2009 54,906 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2008 38,353 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2007 34,656 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Leon?

Based on 3,000,659 MOT tests across 265,838 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,526
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
265,838
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,909
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 25,884
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,706
Stop lamp not working 22,676
position lamp(s) not working 18,548
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SP53 OBK is a 2003 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2003 Seat Leon models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 80,078 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Seat Leon fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,909 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SP53 OBK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Leon typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Seat Leon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SP53 OBK registered?

SP53 OBK is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is SP53 OBK safe to buy?

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